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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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